Research and news on assistive technology, fall prevention, health monitoring, and aging safely.
Falls are the number-one cause of injury-related death among older adults in the U.S. Here's what the data says about why they happen — and why the most dangerous moments are often the ones we design around least.
The walker was patented in the 1940s and has changed remarkably little since. As the population ages, the case for rethinking this everyday device has never been stronger.
Omnidirectional wheels let a device move in any direction without turning first. Here's how they work, how existing designs differ, and the Bell-and-Cup approach behind the OmniWheel Walker.
Learn how to manage guilt, grief, anger, and burnout as a caregiver. Evidence-based coping strategies and resources for the emotional challenges of caregiving.